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Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii)

Gii Imperative

Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii) is an ACS program that was originally started and implemented in collaboration with the U.K.-based Society of Chemical Industry. Now administered solely by the ACS, the Gii program fosters creative solutions to imperatives of global significance (e.g., clean water, food and health, etc.).

Gii’s goal is to stimulate significant action among ACS members, who include:

Innovation leaders

Business executives

Academia/education leaders

Multinational businesses

Non-government organizations

Governments

Call to Action

By joining Gii you will be able to:

Contribute to developing pragmatic solutions to the global issues, including water quality, healthcare, or agriculture practices, to name a few.

Tap in to the valuable existing networks of ACS – both business and academia

Provide visibility for you, your ideas or your organization by being part of a global solution

Engage in collaborations with other companies and individuals

Access and share knowledge and technology

Optimize your resources - by combining what you can offer with others’ and avoiding the duplication of your efforts

Increase the perceived value/image of your company by linking your efforts to a socially responsible / non for profit cause

Have a greater impact on society by being part of the greater solution

Mission

GII’s mission is to create community and knowledge transfer to stimulate global scientific innovation that meets societal imperatives.

Participants of the 2nd Gii Water Forum
in Colombia visit Monserrate in Bogotá